SFDA: German-made chocolate does not pose any public health risks

Saudi Gazette report RIYADH – The reports claiming that some German-made chocolate can pose major public health risks are baseless, said the Saudi Food and Drug Authority (SFDA) in an announcement, Al-Riyadh daily reported. False news about the chocolate was circulated on the social media and caused many members of the public to worry about the ingredients of German chocolate. The news claimed that chocolate products were taken off the shelves due to their danger on health. SFDA contacted the German Federal Institute for Risk Assessment and enquired about the safety of consuming German chocolate products. The institute confirmed that no German-made chocolate products were removed from the shelves by the manufacturer or government agencies in Germany and that the products do not contain any mineral oil. SFDA urged the public to frequently visit its website to keep updated with the latest information on food safety. It also called upon people to ignore such false claims on social media websites and always verify the source of news before taking any action. It reiterated that its pertinent food safety divisions keep close eye on all products that are launched the market and monitor closely any potential public health risks in order take swift action and prevent any potential harm people might have due to consuming products that do not meet SFDA standards.